FIJI NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT OFFICE CSO DRM NADI WORKSHOP 13 TH NOVEMBER,2013

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1 FIJI NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT OFFICE CSO DRM NADI WORKSHOP 13 TH NOVEMBER,2013

2 FIJI Once known as the Cannibal Isles, because of its ferocious natives. Fiji comprises of about 322 islands and only about 100 are inhabited

3 POPULATION ITaukei-473,983 Indo Fijians-311,591 Others-42,326 Total Population-827,900

4 NATURAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT ACT AND NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN The Natural Disaster Management Act of 1998 The National Disaster Management Plan 0f 1995 SOP

5 NATURAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT ACT, 1998 NDMO derives its authority from the Natural Disaster Management Act, 1998 which sets out the framework for handling all aspects of disaster management for the BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER phases.

6 NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN, 1995 The major aim of the PLAN is to clearly outline arrangements for control and coordination of all disaster related activities in Fiji. The plan applies to all government activities related to disaster management including mitigation, preparedness, response & rehabilitation. The plan outlines roles and responsibilities of specific bodies, indicates the roles of Agencies and Ministries in relation to natural disasters and gives guidelines for operations and activities of all stages of disaster management.

7 As a Transit Point in the Pacific Fiji is in danger of the following Hazards Aircraft Accident Animal disease Cyclone Drought Earthquake Epidemics/Pandemics Fire Bush/structure Flood Coastal/river Invasive species Landslide Mass Civil Disorder Oil Spill Marine/Land Storm surge Tsunami Volcanic Eruption

8 Hazards and Possibility of Occurrence Cyclone High Flood Coastal/River High Flash Flood High Landslide High Storm surge Medium

9 Hazards and Possibility of Occurrence Oil Spill Marine and Land High Hazardous Material spill Air sea and Land Accident Medium Low

10 Hazards because of locations within the Pacific ring of fire Earthquakes Low Volcanoes Low Tsunamis Low

11 Summary of Hazards Since 1950 Fiji has experienced 101 hazardous events (both climate related and geological) 56% Tropical Cyclones 23% Earthquakes 15% Floods 3% Droughts 3%Tsunamis A total cost of US$360,360,000, about 17% of GDP

12 FIJI GOVERNMENT DISASTER MANAGEMENT STRUCTURAL LAYOUT in NORMAL TIME CABINET Mitigation & Prevention Committee National Disaster Management Council Preparedness Committee Disaster Service Liaison Officers (DSLO s) National Disaster Management Office Emergency Committee Committees NGO s Churches Business Divisional Commissioners District Officers

13 National Disaster Management Structure in Normal Time The NDM Council is the forum for the formulation of disaster management policies. The NDMO as the operational arm of the Council implements these policies in close cooperation with government ministries, in particular the District Administration (Divisional Commissioners and District Offices) and NGOs (CSO s \, private sector) according to established development procedures.

14 Disaster Service Liaison Officer DSLO : a person appointed by an agency to be the contact point between the agency and the National Disaster Management Office

15 Structure during Emergency Operations

16 NDMO FUNCTIONS & ROLES Implement disaster risk management policies laid down by the Council and Cabinet Provide advise to the National Disaster Controller, and the Council on disaster related matters Initiate formulation of policies for the development of disaster risk management program and activities in the country Arrange council meeting and provide secretariat support and follow up Deal with disaster management issue at national level

17 NDMO FUNCTIONS & ROLES Initiate and coordinate preparation of rehabilitation plans after national disaster Conduct and coordinate disaster management training, education and awareness at all levels Other functions required by the Council from time to time

18 Declaration of a Disaster A natural disaster can only be declared by Cabinet on the advice of the Council and issued under the hand of the PM and remains in force for such a period specified in the declaration(not exceeding 30 days) All government resources will be at the disposal of the Controller All agencies will be subordinate to the Controller

19 National Disaster Management Structure during Emergency Operations During emergency operations, at the Division and District levels the Commissioner and Provincial Administrator/District Officer respectively are responsible for the emergency operation in their areas of operation in close cooperation with their respective Disaster Management Councils. At the National level, coordination & control is provided by the Emergency Committee of the NDMC which includes the Permanent Secretaries and CEOs of key departments and agencies.

20 MISSION AND VISION OF THE NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT OFFICE VISION: Empowering Fiji s Communities towards a Resilient Fiji for All MISSION: Building the National Resilience to Disasters VALUES 1. Integrity 2. Honesty 3. Customer Focus 4. Professionalism 5. Inclusiveness 7. Trust 6. Equality and Diversity 8. Family

21 RESILIENCY MAINTAIN FUNCTION IN THE FACE OF DISRUPTION OR TO BOUNCE BACK AND RESPOND POSITIVELY TO DISRUPTION

22 PRINCIPLES NDMO MANDATE Guiding Principles: Governance Organizational, Institutional, Policy and Decision-making Framework Knowledge, Information, Public Awareness and Education Analysis & Evaluation of Hazards, Vulnerabilities and Elements at Risk Planning for effective Preparedness, Response and Recovery Effective, Integrated and People-Focused Early Warning Systems Reduction of Underlying Risk Factors

23 BEFORE: PREVENTION Measures taken for the purpose of avoiding disasters from occurring Measures that can be taken in prevention: Conducting Awareness Programmes in the communities Relocation of people from high risk areas Vaccinations to avoid getting sick Watershed management activities to prevent flooding Building homes that can withstand cyclones

24 BEFORE: MITIGATION Measures taken to reduce the loss of life, livelihood and property by disasters by reducing the vulnerability Measures that can be taken in mitigation: River dredging Land use policy Building codes Disease resistant crops Building Evacuation Centers

25 BEFORE: PREPAREDNESS Measures taken to reduce to the minimum level possible, the loss of human lives and other damage through prompt and efficient actions of response and rehabilitation Measures that can be taken in preparedness: Awareness for communities Training for officers involved in disaster management Strategic location of relief supplies Setting up of communication networks Radio checks Testing evacuation plans Early Warning Systems

26 DURING: RESPONSE Actions carried out before, during and immediately after a hazard impact, which are aimed at saving lives, reducing economic losses and alleviating suffering Measures that can be taken in response: Emergency coordination Initial Damage Assessments Search and Rescue Food and water supply Evacuation of vulnerable people

27 AFTER: REHABILITATION Restoring peoples lives back to normal as well as essential services including the beginning of the repair of physical, social and economic damages. Measures that can be taken in rehabilitation: DDA Restoring essential services such as water, electricity, communication Providing temporary shelter Provision of non-food items (black packs) Clearing debris from roads, drains Health - sanitation

28 AFTER: RECONSTRUCTION The medium and long term repair of physical, social and economic damage and the return of affected structures to a condition equal to or better than before the disaster. Measures that can be taken in reconstruction Restoration of roads Permanent housing Rebuilding of homes (cyclone proof) Rebuilding wharves, jetties, airstrips BUILD BACK BETTER!

29 3 Damage Assessment Types 1. Rapid Needs Assessment (RNA) -Response activity - local level 2. Initial Damage Assessment (IDA) - Recovery activity 3. Detailed Damage Assessment(DDA)

30 DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT Disaster Risk Management Disaster Risk Reduction Avoid/Limit Manage disaster Disaster Management Prevention Mitigation Preparedness Response Rec/Rehab Recons Irrigation Relocation of people from high risk areas Reforestation Seawalls Vaccinations Retrofitting River dredging Land use policy Building codes Disease resistant crops Training for emergencies Installation of EWS Community prepared Pre-position supplies Comms test Emerg coord Relief IDA DDA Temporary shelters Restore essential services power, water etc. Perm housing Highways Bridges etc

31 Key Challenges and Lessons from TC EVAN

32 EVACUATION CENTRES 1. Adoption of a national standard for the selection & assessments of ECs. 2. ID of alternative ECs available for longer-term sheltering, reducing reliance on schools. 3. Development of national guidelines for SOPs for the management & operation of ECs. 4. Training for personnel on EC management and operation including advice on preparation of SOPs.

33 LOGISTICS 1. Requirement for further development & specification for logistics procedure from distribution point right up to the end user at community level to include tracking & reporting systems. 2. Implementation of the national logistics hub at Suva, Lautoka and Labasa through warehousing. 3. Adoption of national disaster logistics pre-positioning policy.

34 ASSESSMENTS 1. Preparation of detailed SOPs at National, Divisional and District level identifying timing, forms, process & analysis for completion of forms. 2. Above SOPs developed in close liaison with Fiji Red Cross Society. 3. Current IDA form updated to include ID of wall materials for partially damaged and completely damaged houses. 4. Full deployment of the on-line IDA assessment system at divisional and district levels. 5. Engage, train and inform communities on IDA completion and process.

35 COORDINATION 1. Develop protocols with Donor Partners to include appropriate clauses in agreement with CSOs and NGOs. 2. Formalise and reinforce the National Cluster System. 3. Consideration of the critical information to be provided within SITREPs allowing for sufficient detail analysis for the effective and timely response of national and international partners. 4. Ongoing training for EOC personnel.

36 COMMUNICATION 1. Training in the use of RT systems at National, Divisional and District levels. 2. Development of a web-based information management system allowing for improved disaster management communications at National, Divisional and District levels. 3. Development & implementation of ongoing awareness projects that are simple, relevant and inclusive.

37 CONCLUSION TC Evan debrief workshop identified a total of 24 outcomes. NDMO continues to work with its partners in ensuring that outcomes are addressed for a better response!

38 Fiji Disaster Management Clusters WASH Public works & Utilities Health & Nutrition Education CORE Coordination Planning Funding Communication Shelter Safety & Protection Logistics Food Security

39 Fiji Disaster Management Clusters STATUS HEALTH: LEAD Ministry Of Health. EDUCATION: LEAD Ministry O Education. WASH: Temporary LEAD NDMO. SHELTER: Temporary LEAD NDMO. FOOD SECURITY: LEAD Ministry of Agriculture. LOGISTICS and PUBLIC WORKS : Clusters ongoing, informal meetings PROTECTION: Not operational at this time

40 Cluster Meetings Key Outcomes 5W (why/who/what/where/when) template adopted to capture cluster actions All cluster partners requested to keep updated with distribution proposals and deliveries made. Critical issue for all Partners to obtain timely, relevant detail from IDAs (gaps and needs) to inform response Strong clusters should assist recovery response in terms of co-ordination, and informed policy development. A more focused, proactive approach through empowered Lead Agencies

41 Primary Focus Establishing and strengthening cluster groups and identifying the key partners for each cluster Confirming Lead Agencies for each cluster (Leads for Wash, Shelter, Public Works, Protection, Logistics to be identified) Reinforcing opportunities available from improved coordination through the cluster system Establishing the processes and systems that need to be formulated in adopting the new cluster system (including review of the National Disaster Management Plan 1995 and Natural Disaster Management Act 1998)

42 The arrangements Preparedness and systems to ensure that communities are prepared should an emergency occur and that all those resources and systems which are needed to cope with the affects can be efficiently mobilised and deployed. Response The actions taken in anticipation of, during, and immediately after, an emergency or disaster to ensure that all the impacts are minimised and that people affected are given immediate relief and support. Coordinated processes for post-crisis recovery Early that Recovery are resilient and sustainable, encompassing the restoration of basic services, livelihoods, transitional shelter, security, environment and other socio-economic dimensions including reintegration of displaced populations. Food Security Safety & Protection Fiji Disaster Management Cluster Framework #1 WASH NDMO NEOC Logistics Shelter Education Health & Nutrition Public Works & Utilities

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64 Vinaka Vakalevu